Kalamazoo: Then and Now

Bronson Park, c1915-1926

Since the 1850's Bronson Park has served as a New-England style commons. Located at the center of downtown Kalamazoo, it is home to numerous memorials, and serves as the central hub of the Bronson Park Historic District.

Bronson Park, 2010

Over the years, Bronson Park has changed dramatically. The Fountain of the Pioneers and the reflecting pool, pictured above, were constructed in 1940. The bronze statues within the reflecting pool were added in 1976 as part of the bicentennial celebration.